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Semin intervent Radiol 2010; 27(1): 044-054
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247888
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Endovascular Management of Neurovascular Arterial Injuries in the Face and Neck

Martin G. Radvany1 , 2 , Philippe Gailloud1
  • 1Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
  • 2Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, Maryland
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17 March 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The diagnosis and treatment of traumatic vascular injuries continues to improve as new tools and techniques are developed. In addition to locoregional hemorrhagic complications, injuries to blood vessels in the neck and face can result in ischemic injuries to the brain and cervical spinal cord. Surgical access to these lesions may be difficult, and endovascular techniques, including stenting and embolization, now serve as definitive treatments in many instances. This article reviews the endovascular management of patients with arterial injuries in the neck and face.

KEYWORDS

Trauma - neurointervention - embolization - N-butyl cyanoacrylate - stent

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Martin G RadvanyM.D. F.S.I.R. 

Assistant Professor Radiology, Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital

600 N. Wolfe Street, Radiology B-100, Baltimore, MD 21287

Email: mradvan2@jhmi.edu